The meaning of “אֶמֶת”
Understanding ʼemeth reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
contracted from אָמַן assured(-ly), establishment, faithful, right, sure, true (-ly, -th), verity. - stability - (figura...
אֶמֶת
contracted from אָמַן assured(-ly), establishment, faithful, right, sure, true (-ly, -th), verity. - stability - (figuratively) certainty, truth, trustworthiness n f 1) firmness, faithfulness, truth 1a) sureness, reliability 1b) stability, continuance 1c) faithfulness, reliableness 1d) truth 1d1) as spoken 1d2) of testimony and judgment 1d3) of divine instruction 1d4) truth as a body of ethical or religious knowledge 1d5) true doctrine adv 2) in truth, truly
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 32:10 | “I am not worthy of the least of all the mercies, and of all the truth, which thou hast shewed unto thy servant; for with my staff I passed over this Jordan; and now I am become two bands.” Word: אֶמֶת (ʼemeth) | |
| Judges 9:16 | “Now therefore, if ye have done truly and sincerely, in that ye have made Abimelech king, and if ye have dealt well with Jerubbaal and his house, and have done unto him according to the deserving of his hands;” Word: אֶמֶת (ʼemeth) | |
| 2 Kings 20:19 | “Then said Hezekiah unto Isaiah, Good is the word of the Lord which thou hast spoken. And he said, Is it not good, if peace and truth be in my days?” Word: אֶמֶת (ʼemeth) | |
| Psalms 85:10 | “Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other.” Word: אֶמֶת (ʼemeth) | |
| Jeremiah 23:28 | “The prophet that hath a dream, let him tell a dream; and he that hath my word, let him speak my word faithfully. What is the chaff to the wheat? saith the Lord.” Word: אֶמֶת (ʼemeth) |
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Theological Word Study: Truth
Old Testament Usage
Meaning: Truth, faithfulness
The Hebrew emet (אֱמֶת) means truth or faithfulness—reliability and conformity to reality. God is true (emet), utterly faithful to His word and character.
New Testament Usage
Meaning: Truth, reality
The Greek aletheia (ἀλήθεια) denotes truth or reality—that which corresponds to actuality. Jesus declared, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life' (John 14:6), embodying ultimate reality.